Society & Culture - 19 June 2007

...songs by Edith Piai - anyone heard of her? There is a movie on her - La En Vie Rose currently. Some of her greatest hits were written by herself. Her life story from a blurb on the movie - " From the slums of Paris to the limelight of New York, Edith Piaf’s life was a battle to sing and survive, live and love. Raised in poverty, Edith’s magical voice and her passionate romances and friendships with the greatest names of the period - Yves Montand, Jean Cocteau, Charles Aznavour, Marlene Dietrich, Marcel Cerdan and others - made her a star all around the world. But in her audacious attempt to tame her tragic destiny, the Little Sparrow - her nickname - flew so high she could not fail to burn her wings."

You can listen to some snippets of her song at this link -
http://www.apple.com/trailers/picturehouse/lavieenrose/

Songs and music stay with us, don't they? They are so evocative - a time of one's life gone by, a peephole into one's memories come alive again......................

2007-06-19 04:42:26 · 8 answers · asked by autumnleaves 3 in Senior Citizens

2007-06-19 04:37:45 · 4 answers · asked by ? 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Christians claim this verse proves Jesus was God.
One day to prove a point, Jesus picked up a child and said to his disciples; "Whoever receives this child in my name receives me; and whoever receives me receives Him who sent me;"LK 9:48
This specific act of Christ Jesus and/or his explicit statement concerning this Child does not make; the Child and the Christ, co-equal or one in status.
The next question would be did Jesus admit he too was sent by God just as he was sending the Child?
Jesus said: "...and that I do nothing on my own, but I speak these things as the Father instructed me." JN 8:28
Jesus said: "...I have not spoken on my own, but the Father who sent me has himself given me a commandment about what to say and what to speak." JN 12:49
Jesus said; "Truly, truly, I say to you, a slave is not greater than his master; neither one who is sent greater than the one who sent him." JN 13:16

Its clear that Jesus is NOT God right?

2007-06-19 04:37:34 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

For those of you who are very devout and claim that God/ Jesus has put forth the directive that you are here to spread his word to the world, and considering the USA has a large Christian population, what is stopping you from spreading the Word of God to the Middle East?

If you claim he has sent you here to spread his Gospel, then why not do it where Christianity is at its weakest?

Are you afraid of heaven? If you die spreading his word, are you not made a martyr? Are you not brought into heaven?

I guess what I am asking, is, it is nice and safe in the West to prostletyze your dogma, but why not bring it to the unbelievers? Why not bring Jesus to those who are truly damned? Dying for your faith as they die for theirs? Is your devotion not on par with the Muslims of the Al Quaida?

Are Al Quaida Muslims more faithful, and therefore more true than you?

2007-06-19 04:33:24 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

im going with a friend to a youth group meeting/sunday school thing and im nervous i dont know anyone there!!!!!!! what can i do to make me not so nervouse and more calm

2007-06-19 04:31:14 · 24 answers · asked by Its.everything 2 in Religion & Spirituality

What comes to your mind when you hear the name Shaniqua?Why does that come to your mind?
This is for a class im taking this summer, thanks to all that helps.

2007-06-19 04:30:49 · 23 answers · asked by Black Beauty™ 4 in Other - Cultures & Groups

just curious so please don't blast me for asking an honest question

2007-06-19 04:29:43 · 27 answers · asked by Inez K 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Jesus said: "The Father and I are one." (JN 10:30)
In Greek, the language of the John's Gospel, the word 'heis' (masc.) means; 'Numerical one' and 'hen' (neut.); means
'Unity - in purpose'. In this verse apostle John has used 'hen' (Strong's #1520). Hence, the apostle was speaking of the "Unity in purpose". Those who may not be familiar with the Greek language or cannot have the access to the world famous concordance by James Strong may please look up the marginal notes in New American Standard Bible (NASB), to find out the specific meaning of this word with reference to this verse.
After having done that Jesus declared:
"And the glory which Thou hast given me, I have given to them (disciples); that they may be one, just as we are one."(JN 17:22)
Jesus also said: "Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one."(JN 17:11)

2007-06-19 04:29:21 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

We say that we are doing what we want to do; but are we really?

Refusing to marry and marry at an older age. This seed planted in the sixties

Two children per household. This seed planted in 1927.

Mother leaving their children in daycare. This seed planted in the late seventies.

Men wearing coglone. This seed planted in the early seventies.

Becoming consumers instead of saving. This seed planted in the late sixties.

Earring on males and tatooes. This seed panted in the seventies.

2007-06-19 04:29:06 · 12 answers · asked by I Wanna Know 3 in Religion & Spirituality

instigate violence? and to our own people in the U.S., do you think that some of these answers that are so anti-Catholic are the U.K. people exporting their hatred for Catholics?

2007-06-19 04:28:56 · 8 answers · asked by Midge 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-19 04:27:11 · 3 answers · asked by M J Prathap 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-19 04:25:58 · 11 answers · asked by wesley g 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

My wife's ex husband refuses to pay child support. He owes $5000 in back child support and refuses to look for work. He sleeps late and plays video games most parts of the day. I am the one who is working and taking care of the children. We have to send food to his house to make sure the kids eat when they are at his house. Doesn't it say in the BIble that if you want to eat, you have to work?

2007-06-19 04:25:47 · 4 answers · asked by Leo S 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-19 04:25:35 · 6 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Religion & Spirituality

The Old Testament does mention about Saturday as the sacred day.Why Christians have chosen Sunday.

2007-06-19 04:25:17 · 18 answers · asked by Maxood 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-19 04:25:16 · 8 answers · asked by Hot Coco Puff 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I would like to know why sexism still exists and why the government odesn't seem to be doing more.

2007-06-19 04:24:34 · 4 answers · asked by ngltina 1 in Other - Society & Culture

the word 'pais' in greek is used to refer to jesus christ in the bible

this word is translated as 'son' while it also has a second meaning: 'slave'

so why would bible translators use only one meaning and not the other?
http://www.studylight.org/lex/grk/view.cgi?number=3816

2007-06-19 04:22:26 · 12 answers · asked by Antares 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I have a friend of mine who has been accussed of being gay for a while. We have known eachother since the beginning of highschool and still hang. One time he took me to another gay guys house (friend of his) and they were arguing. Than his friend asked him if he was top or bottom... he looked at me, lowered his head and answered. I have no problem with Gays and Lesbians. I love the Gay Village in Toronto and the Pride Parade. I fight for my Gay and Lesbian friends. This was 4 months ago and now he won't say anything about it or won't even tell me he is gay. When some one brings up the topic he looks moody and get quiet. I thought we were good friends? why won't he tell me? why didn't he tell me if everyone in the room already knew? I am throwing out hints that I won't judge and I am cool with it. I feel so hurt... I would do anything for him to ease the discomfort... HELP

2007-06-19 04:21:51 · 13 answers · asked by aleasha_Sam01 4 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-06-19 04:21:42 · 2 answers · asked by BR 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-06-19 04:21:13 · 20 answers · asked by rainbow 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I did...a long time ago...

2007-06-19 04:21:09 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am English, German, Czech and Portuguese, what does that make me?

2007-06-19 04:19:15 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

I've been reading a lot lately about religion and I'm trying to figure out what to do. I have very unique beliefs and haven't been able to find a christian denomination that agrees with all of my views. Would I be better off just developing a one on one relationship with God and/or go to a non denominational christian church? Or is there a way to determine which denomination most suits my beliefs and view on life.

2007-06-19 04:18:44 · 28 answers · asked by Jason R 3 in Religion & Spirituality

im sad because a day or 2 ago i went up to a woman and said ''wen is the baby due? is it a boy or a girl?..'' and i blabbed on about it and then she stopped me and said ''im not having a baby!!!!'' and she flipped her hair and walked away... i feel bad but i wont ever see that woman again [thank god] can you tell me your most embarrassing moment so maybe it will ease my pain

2007-06-19 04:18:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

2007-06-19 04:16:16 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

if christians still ask for forigivness and repetance, then what was the point of Jesus crucifiction?

when we say Jesus die for everyone sins we are putting the bad people, criminals, and good people in one equal line. let's not say things about God except with the truth. God all merciful all powerful he forgave before and will forgive after, no one need to die so God forgive people sins, everyone responsible for his deeds. heaven is not for free without real work and try your best to follow God words.

2007-06-19 04:16:05 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

okay is premrital sex illegal i heard that it was and like u can be arrested can someone plz tell me the legalitys and illegal stuff u are aloud to do in sex.

like is premertial sex sex before marriage is it illegal

and is it illegal for two teens to have sex lets say 17 year old having sex with 17 year old./

i know having sex with someone who is not 18 and if u are older i know that illegal but what about if both under age.

because people dont listen to thoughs laws.

and if it is illegal i find that stupid im a christian it is a sin but a sin i will be willing to take.

ill give 5 points to whoever answers the best thank yall

2007-06-19 04:15:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

Considering how long it can take the courts to convict someone of rape and/or incest (not counting the appeals), wouldn't a woman/girl made pregnant by those means have already delivered by the time the perpetrator is convicted?

After all, you're not going to want to let anyone have an abortion just because she says she was raped. And while there may be a lot of evidence of a rape, it isn't officially a rape until a court of law declares it was.

And by that time, the pregnancy has come to term and no abortion is possible.

So when you offer rape and incest as exceptions, aren't you chuckling up your sleeve because you know no one will get that exception because no one can be convicted of rape and/or incest in time for an aborton to occur?

2007-06-19 04:15:00 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-19 04:14:35 · 9 answers · asked by wesley g 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender